FoodSafe vs AddiCheck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FoodSafe
Explore information on over 600 food additives, including their descriptions, common uses, and potential side effects. Quickly identify vegan-friendly options and understand their toxicity levels and origin.
- Food additive database
- Vegan status identification
- Toxicity level assessment
- Origin of additives
- Detailed descriptions and uses
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Descubre información sobre los aditivos alimentarios y cuales de ellos son veganos. En esta app podrás encontrar información acerca de más de 600 aditivos alimentarios: descripción, usos más comunes, nombres, efectos secundarios, etc. También podrás ver rápidamente su nivel de toxicidad y si son o no de origen animal.
AddiCheck
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Do you really know what's in the food you buy? AddiCheck helps you uncover hidden additives in your food products with a simple scan. SCAN & DISCOVER Point your camera at any product's barcode and get an instant, complete analysis of its additives. No hassle, no fine print. PERSONALIZED RISK ANALYSIS Each additive receives a risk score based on scientific studies. AddiCheck rates the overall product risk on a 0-to-100 scale, so you can make informed decisions at a glance. HEALTH-AWARE ALERTS Set up your health profile (allergies, intolerances, diabetes, pregnancy, ADHD...) and receive specific warnings when a product contains additives that could affect you. COMPREHENSIVE DATABASE • Over 400 food additives classified and explained • Global product coverage: Europe, Americas, Asia and more • Detailed information on each additive: what it is, what it's used for, and its potential effects KEY FEATURES • Fast and accurate barcode scanner • Manual barcode entry • Search additives by name or E-number • Filter by category and risk level • History of scanned products • Favorites to save your go-to products • Product comparison tool SHOP WITH CONFIDENCE You don't need to be a nutrition expert. AddiCheck translates complex labels into clear, simple information. Protect your family by making smarter food choices. Download AddiCheck and start eating with knowledge.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FoodSafe at every 3 days against AddiCheck's every 15 months. FoodSafe also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FoodSafe ships an update every 3 days, AddiCheck every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FoodSafe | AddiCheck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 15 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adrian Bouza Correa | Francisco Amadis Mendez |
In-app purchases
FoodSafe
No in-app purchases
AddiCheck
No in-app purchases
